16 recipes for delicious drinks and cocktails to enjoy with friends

There are days when all you want is to stretch your legs and have a nice drink to relax. And why not prepare cocktails to serve to friends at home or at parties? Whether for an informal meeting or for special occasions, there’s always a good cocktail that fits your moment.

If you’ve always wanted to find out how to make that classic drink or your favorite, enjoy: the list below features 20 delicious cocktail recipes, all with step-by-step instructions to make them perfect.

To prepare them you don’t need to be a professional or have special tools. With care and attention, it is possible to assemble beautiful and tasty drinks.

excited? Then check out the selection of classic and different drinks with easy-to-make recipes. We spoke with a bartender and mixologist who ranked each recipe below according to alcohol strength from 1 to 3 (1 weak, 2 medium and 3 strong). Remembering that the variation of the drink doses of each drink affects the alcohol content of the recipe. To see the complete step-by-step of each cocktail, just click on the link in the name of each recipe.

1. Cosmopolitan: The favorite drink of many celebrities is vodka, Cointreau and Cherry Brandy.

Alcohol content: ★★☆

2. Margarita: Margaritas are delicious and refreshing. The most famous drink with tequila, it also contains rum, liqueur and lime, in addition to the charm of the glass with the “salty” rim. The recipe has all the steps.

Alcohol content: ★★★

3. Alexander: A medium alcoholic drink, very tasty. It has a slightly thicker texture and is prepared with brandy.

Alcohol content: ★★☆

4. Mojito: Ideal for hot days, the mojito has the freshness of lemon and mint, added to tonic water and rum as the protagonist. A delight!

Alcohol content: ★★☆

5. Piña Colada: The perfect choice for coconut or pineapple lovers. Sweetened with condensed milk, Piña Colada is sweet and has only rum as an alcoholic ingredient.

Alcohol content: ★☆☆

8. Sangria: Another drink made with wine, Sangria can be served in pitchers, being a great option to receive friends. Check out the full recipe, which uses red wine, orange juice and fruit.

Alcohol content: ★☆☆

9. Clericot: A light cocktail, made with white wine and similar to a sangria with various fruits: kiwi, apple, plum, pineapple, grape and orange.

Alcohol content: ★☆☆

8. Tequila Sunrise: Very easy to make, no mixing or experience required. A cocktail based on tequila, orange juice and blackcurrant or Grenadine.

Alcohol content: ★★☆

9. Daiquiri: A classic drink of Cuban origin, the Daiquiri is made with rum and lemon, a very easy recipe to make. The link still brings four more variations for the preparation.

Alcohol content: ★★★

10. Kir Royale: A light and sophisticated drink, but very simple to prepare. You will only need cassis liqueur and champagne.

Alcohol content: ★☆☆

11. Mimosa: Another very tasty and easy to make recipe. Mimosa is the simple mixture of champagne and orange juice. The measurements can be found in the recipe. The tip is to prepare orange juice ice to add to the champagne glass.

Alcohol content: ★☆☆

12. Apple Martini: A refreshing variation of the Dry Martini, which is based on vodka, mixed with Cointreau and apple liqueur.

Alcohol content: ★☆☆

13. Bellini: Drinks with fruit are great options for hot days. For this recipe you will use only peach and sparkling wine (or prosecco). Very tasty and easy to prepare.

Alcohol content: ★☆☆

14. Irish Coffee: Coffee lovers will love this cocktail made with whiskey and served hot. To finish with style, a layer of whipped cream on top.

Alcohol content: ★★★

15. Sex on the Beach: The famous Sex on the Beach is made with peach liqueur, vodka, orange juice and other ingredients. The recipe gives the complete step by step.

Alcohol content: ★★☆

16. White Russian: A different drink that is basically vodka with milk and coffee liqueur. Perfect for the coldest days.

Alcohol content: ★★☆

Now you have all the recipes for the hottest drinks and cocktails to prepare whenever you want. Take advantage of our tips and innovate at your meetings, parties or when you relax. A toast!

Drink with moderation.